Radio 831: A Romance Podcast
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A weekly discussion of everything romance—from the novels and the tropes to the book-to-screen adaptations and, of course, the drama of it all—with hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall. Brought to you by the romance publisher 831 Stories.
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The J.Lo-Brett Goldstein Situation, the Dark Romance Conundrum with Nisha Sharma, and Our Thoughts on Off Campus
Is it off-screen chemistry, or is it just good marketing? Hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall open with the Brett Goldstein and JLo Office Romance press tour—and what it means when a man manifests…
Publishing Cadence, NYC Romance with Tia Williams, and Favorite Books Set in the City
It's a New York state of mind on Radio 831. Hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall open with a conversation about publishing cadence in romance: Why readers want to be fed constantly, what category…
Romance World-Building, Adriana Herrera on Historical Trailblazers, and All-Time Summer Reads
Sanjana and Tyler open on a question that cuts across every romance subgenre: What does authenticity in world-building actually require, and when does getting it wrong take readers out of the story…
Romance Adaptations, Rivals Season 2 with Tarah DeWitt, and Internet Boyfriend Nominations
It's summer adaptation season, and hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall are taking stock: what Heated Rivalry got right, what People We Meet on Vacation got wrong, and what lessons studios are going…
Yearning, Wuthering Heights with Betty Corrello, and a Backlist Reading Assignment
Welcome back to Radio 831, where hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall make the case that yearning isn’t just trending—it’s a defining orientation toward life. Then they chat with author Betty…
Origin Stories, the Rules of Romance with Jen Prokop, and Summer’s Anticipation Index
Welcome to Radio 831, where hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall share their romance origin stories and make the case for why romance is fiction's most underestimated genre. Then they sit down with…
Welcome to Radio 831: A Romance Podcast
Everyone is talking about romance, and hosts Sanjana Basker and Tyler McCall are here to delve into why. Each week on Radio 831, they dig into the books, tropes, adaptations, drama, and discourse…
Introducing Radio 831: A Romance Podcast! Plus, a Grab-Bag Speed Round
It’s been about a year since we’ve been in your ears, and we’re so excited to share some news! Coming May 7, this feed will be the new home of the Radio 831 podcast: Your weekly dose of all things…
The Last Episode, 10 Years Later
Bobs! In surreal news, this is the final episode of this podcast. To close things out, we answer listener questions, walk down memory lane, share our final Thingies, and recommend a few podcasts to…
Cam's Thingies and What's Giving Us Comfort in or Homes, Brought to You by Sixpenny
On the penultimate episode of this podcast, we're talking about the things that make us feel happy @ home, courtesy of the wonderful crew over at Sixpenny. (Remember the chair and a half?! They're…
Character Actors, Josie and the Pussycats, and Weeknight Dinner Slumps with Lana Schwartz (Author of Set Piece from 831 Stories!)
Thingies time! We're so excited to sit down with Lana Schwartz, the author of the newest 831 Stories release, Set Piece. We talk favorite character actors, joining ClassPass in 2025, and an…
Exclu: The End of This Podcast is Nigh
Coming through with an exlcu: The A Thing or Two podcast is airing its last ep on May 19, ten years (!!!) since we started this thing. Get ready to walk down memory lane in the coming weeks, but for…
How We're Getting Dressed, Brought to You by Nuuly
Thank you to Nuuly, both for sponsoring today's episode and for making it easier to get dressed during these hardest times of the year for CLOTHES (spring for Erica, summer for Claire, thanks for…
Birthday PowerPoints, Kuromi Tattoos, and Role Model(s)
Follow-up time! We did some boots-on-the-ground reporting, and so did you: We have updates on anxiety bookshelves, Santa, calendar systems, PowerPoints as gifts, and (but of course) Kuromi.. …
Backronyms, Greeking Out, and Tiramisu Trolleys
Boy, do we have topics to cover: a go-to kids' podcasts, sweet treat updates, a new approach to nyms, duvet cover drama, and more. Yes, we know about the Greeking Out podcast from National…
Seasonal Treats, Acupressure Updates, and Cozy-Soapy Books
Update! Update! Come get your update! We learned a lot of info about Velveeta loaves, lucky girl syndrome, seasonal treats, minimal shoes, and more that we gotta share! On Erica's iPhone note for…
Dealing with the Mental Load of Meals, Brought to You by Ollie
We have Ollie to thank for bringing us this ep about a topic near, if not dear: the headache of feeding ourselves and others. (We have to do this multiple times a day?!?!). The app helps you figure…
Anxiety Bookshelves and Recapping One Installment of Miranda July's Newsletter
Another day, another grab bag! This time, books for dolls and/or anxious people, kitchen timers, TikTok decorum, and Miranda July's mesmerizing Substack. Meditations for Mortals makes a great…
"Purchasable Solutions to the Problem of Being Alive"
Are exposed ankles back? Luigi Mangione sure says so. Also, stuffie reports, Jibbitz musings, purchasable solutions, travel lacrosse balls, and more! Stuffie bag charms are happening at 10 Corso…
Pasta Chips, Custard Oatmeal, and Doing Our Very Best To Stay Sane
First things first: You won't get sick from touching a bag of S'noods! We're also coming at you with custard oatmeal, holiday mash-ups, and the many sides of the TikTok creator fund. We have a lot…
